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Loved by the locals: Auckland
Spread over 4000km of designated marine park, the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf reach from the shores of Auckland...
Auckland Sky Tower and the illuminated light path bicycle lane beside the highway. © Mlenny
Waiheke Island Motel (formerly Midway Motel) Visit website
Within 10 minutes drive of 10 of the island's top beaches and vineyards. Waiheke Island Motel is centrally located just a short 10 minute drive . . . More . . .
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Kawau: an island apart
Locals describe living on Kawau Island as ‘quiet.' It’s not surprising; there are no proper roads and no shops, not even a dairy. Read the story . . .
Britz Campervan and Car Rentals Visit website
Whether you're after an exciting family adventure or an intimate break for two, Britz Campervans has the right vehicle for you. . . . More . . .
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Five picks for a weekend in Takapuna
A short drive across Auckland’s harbour bridge leads to an iconic beach, great cafés and, in summer, water-based activities in the warm sea. Read the story . . .
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Pakuranga Motor Lodge Visit website
The Pakuranga Motor Lodge is extremely well equipped. Centrally located for Pakuranga, Dannemora, Howick. 16 ground-floor secure units, 1-bedroom suites with kitchen facilities, studio units . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: West Auckland
Do what the locals do in West Auckland. Read the story . . .
Airport Harbour View Motel Visit website
The Airport Harbour View Motel in Auckland provides accommodation for corporate or leisure guests, families and groups at very affordable rates. . . . More . . .
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Great Barrier Island: a rugged road trip
It’s as if a chunk of Coromandel Peninsula floated off to the north. There’s the surf beach side and the quieter bay side, like Coromandel, with the steep choppy spine in between. Read the story . . .
Sealink Travel Group Visit website
Stunningly beautiful Great Barrier Island offers a truly back-to-nature experience.Remote and rugged, "the Barrier" is a great place to really escape the rigours of a . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Ponsonby
Wealthy, good-looking and oh-so-hip, if Ponsonby was a kid you went to school with, you’d probably hate them. Read the story . . .
Mission Bay Visit website
Mission Bay is a waterfront haven for all Aucklanders. Built around the idyllic, pohutukawa-lined beach and separated from the central city by a brief and . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: East Auckland
Do what the locals do in East Auckland. Read the story . . .
New Haven Motel Visit website
New Haven Motel is ideally situated for travellers, whether they are on business or holiday. Tucked away in the heart of New Lynn, just a . . . More . . .
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Get outside: 14 must-do short walks
New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful and varied landscapes. Often the best way to discover them is on foot. Read the story . . .
Hobbiton Movie Set Tours Visit website
Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Point Chevalier
If you’re partial to a peninsula and you like your city settlements on the quirky side, the trio of suburbs near central Auckland’s inner harbour is well worth exploring. Read the story . . .
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